A 30-year-old man was arrested in Puri district of Odisha for purportedly establishing a fraudulent social media account using the identity of a woman who turned down his advances and publishing a post that threatened to destroy the sacred Jagannath temple. On 11 January, Mishra allegedly created a deceptive social media profile mirroring a woman who had recently declined his request for a relationship. Mishra admitted to the offences and informed investigators that his objective was to implicate the woman in a criminal investigation. Puri SP Prateek Singh said security cover was increased near the temple following the discovery of the online threat. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) filed the complaint at the Singhadwar police precinct on Monday, targeting a profile titled 'vishvrajcreation' for purportedly sharing an offensive depiction of the deity across digital platforms.

Source: Mint January 22, 2026 22:59 UTC